Latest News – The Horse

Equine Corneal Ulcer Cytology: Why and How
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.

U.S. Farriers Join RVC Equine Locomotor Research Course
The course is designed to educate farriers about producing original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare.

Behavior Problems in Mares: Ovaries Aren’t Always to Blame
Removing the ovaries won’t fix other issues, from static shock to bladder adhesions, that can make mares behave badly.

Equine Hoof Supplements
Does your horse have healthy hooves? Learn how nutrition and hoof supplements can help in this special guide.

EEE Confirmed in St. Johns County, Florida, Horse
The 2-year-old Miniature Horse gelding with an unknown vaccination history developed clinical signs on Jan. 10 and was euthanized on Jan. 16.

A Shorter RLP Application Time Is Still Effective
A 15-minute tourniquet application was sufficient to achieve peak synovial amicacin concentrations in the coffin joint.

Central Virginia Horse Diagnosed With EHM
The horse is at a boarding stable in Chesterfield County, which has been placed under quarantine.
Miniature Horses, Donkey Mauled by Dogs at California Zoo
Officials in San Jose are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mauling deaths of four Miniature Horses and a Sicilian donkey at a zoo there.

Jerome County, Idaho, Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The affected Quarter Horse mare developed ataxia, diminished tail tone, and urine dribbling. She has been euthanized.

BEVA’s ‘Don’t Break Your Vet’ Week Underway
BEVA hopes this educational week will help reduce the safety and health risks equine vets face on a daily basis.

Recycling Compost as Horse Bedding
A researcher recently worked with equine facilities to launch a pilot program to test composted bedding.

Nevada Seeks New Managers for Virginia Range Horses
The selected nonprofit owners will have full decision-making capacity over the herd’s management, the NDA said.

Companions Help Reduce Horses’ Anxiety During Procedures
Researchers recently determined that horses appear more bothered by social isolation than mild pain.

Preventing and Treating Sepsis-Related Laminitis
Advances in how vets manage sepsis, as well as incorporating preventive strategies for laminitis, are leading to improved outcomes.

Equine Stem Cells Rein in Bacteria
Cornell researchers found that factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells might help fight bacteria in skin wounds.
New Culture Technique Could Improve Equine Stem Cell Therapy
When stem cells are treated with interferon gamma, they appear to have significantly enhanced reparative capacity, researchers found.